{"id":366978,"date":"2020-01-17T07:20:15","date_gmt":"2020-01-17T05:20:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=366978"},"modified":"2020-01-17T07:50:56","modified_gmt":"2020-01-17T05:50:56","slug":"how-to-stay-online-during-load-shedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/industry-news\/366978\/how-to-stay-online-during-load-shedding\/","title":{"rendered":"How to stay online during load-shedding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Unexpected Internet outages happen far too often in South Africa due to load shedding.<\/p>\n<p>When this happens, many people are surprised at just how much they rely on the Internet every day.<\/p>\n<p>However, if your business depends on being online, then it\u2019s recommended that you invest in a reliable secondary Internet connection this year.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.axxess.co.za\/mobile?utm_source=BusinessTech&amp;utm_medium=17Jan2020_Article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Click here to learn more about Axxess connectivity solutions. <\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For instance, if your primary Internet service is ADSL or fibre, you might consider implementing a mobile data solution as a backup.<\/p>\n<p>The cost of a backup internet service can vary based on a business\u2019s budget and bandwidth needs.<\/p>\n<p>In many cases, the secondary connection, since it is a backup, doesn\u2019t need to be as expensive as the primary one.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>The best low-cost solution for emergency situations <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>One low-cost solution that is perfect for emergency situations is LTE failover.<\/p>\n<p>While a full backup Internet connection is the most sure-fire way to avoid a loss of productivity due to Internet outage, the cost can be prohibitive for some businesses &#8211; especially smaller ones.<\/p>\n<p>For these businesses, LTE failover is a great option for a lifeline connection in the event of an Internet outage.<\/p>\n<p>This solution involves using an LTE data service and a rechargeable MiFi router as a backup Internet connection in the event of a service interruption.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.axxess.co.za\/mobile?utm_source=BusinessTech&amp;utm_medium=17Jan2020_Article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Axxess<\/strong><\/a> offers a Fixed LTE Data SIM and a portable MiFi router which will keep you connected during load shedding or when your primary Internet connection is down.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s more is that it will only set you back R99 per month for 10GB + 10GB. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.axxess.co.za\/mobile\/telkom-fixed-lte?utm_source=BusinessTech&amp;utm_medium=17Jan2020_Article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Click here to view more data packages.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>The best primary connection to have in 2020<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Fibre is still by far the best way to be connected. Axxess Fibre Internet services have no thresholds, no throttling and no shaping \u2013 offering you an ultra-fast, undiluted fibre experience.<\/p>\n<p>You can you get uncapped fibre starting from only R399 p\/m and up to R5,000 in value if you sign up for any Axxess Fibre service today.<\/p>\n<p>This includes free installation, connection and a free router.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.axxess.co.za\/fibre?utm_source=BusinessTech&amp;utm_medium=17Jan2020_Article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Click here to check whether Fibre is available in your area<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have access to ADSL or fibre-to-the-home, you can always get Fixed LTE connectivity for your home or office.<\/p>\n<p>Fixed LTE is a great connectivity solution, as it\u2019s simple, easy, affordable and can be self-installed. No fixed line installation is needed.<\/p>\n<p>Axxess also offers MTN Fixed LTE SIM-Only services starting from only R199 per month for 30GB + 30GB.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.axxess.co.za\/mobile\/mtn-fixed-lte?utm_source=BusinessTech&amp;utm_medium=17Jan2020_Article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Click here and search our map to check if your area has Fixed LTE coverage.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Wondering what\u2019s best for your business?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Each individual business\u2019s workflow and budget can help determine the best option for their primary and secondary Internet service.<\/p>\n<p>To find the best option for your business today, you can visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.axxess.co.za\/?utm_source=BusinessTech&amp;utm_medium=17Jan2020_Article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Axxess website<\/strong><\/a> and contact them today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unexpected Internet outages happen far too often in South Africa. 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